The Provincial Voting Process<\/p>\n
How do I vote in provincial elections? Why should I vote?<\/p>\n
Voting in provincial elections is the way Ontarians express\u00a0their choices for the future of their province. The right to\u00a0vote comes with the responsibility to vote in an informed\u00a0manner.<\/p>\n
DOWNLOAD BACKGROUNDER (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n In this lesson, students share their views and opinions\u00a0about participating in the voting process. Students review\u00a0essential information about who, where, when and how\u00a0people vote in provincial elections. In groups, students\u00a0discuss their opinions on the leaders, candidates, issues and\u00a0party platforms, and consider a way to rank these aspects\u00a0in making their voting decision. In the culminating activity,\u00a0students design a campaign styled poster, slide deck,\u00a0speech or dramatic presentation aimed helping people\u00a0understand how to vote and why.<\/p>\n By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:<\/p>\n CHV2O<\/em>: A1, A2, B1, C1, C2, A1.1, A2.2, B1.2, C1.2, C2.1<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD CURRICULUM LINKS (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n Why vote?<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Why do people vote? Ask students to share their views\u00a0and opinions about participating in the voting process\u00a0through a whole class discussion.<\/p>\n 2. Watch the video \u2018Why Vote<\/a>\u2019 with your students to\u00a0listen to different reasons why people believe voting is\u00a0important.<\/p>\n 3. Have a follow up conversation in small groups or as a\u00a0whole class. Guiding questions:<\/p>\n 1. Explain to students that voting in government elections\u00a0is done by secret ballot. Voters mark their ballot behind a\u00a0privacy screen and your choice is concealed afterwards.\u00a0Using the Think-Pair-Share discussion strategy have\u00a0students reflect on one or more of the following\u00a0questions:<\/p>\n 2. Using Slide Deck 13<\/a>, discover some of the key aspects of\u00a0the voting process in Ontario provincial elections.<\/p>\n 3. Remind students that voting is more than just marking\u00a0an \u2018X\u2019 on a ballot. It requires research, critical thinking\u00a0and decision-making, and reflecting on your perspectives,\u00a0opinions and civic self-image.<\/p>\n 4. Ask students to reflect on their local campaign issues,\u00a0party platforms, leaders and their candidates by filling out\u00a0Activity 13.1<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5. Divide students into groups of five and have one\u00a0student share their response to one specific question\u00a0(questions 1-5) and provide time for group discussion. For\u00a0the final two questions, invite all group members to share\u00a0their perspectives.<\/p>\n 6. Afterwards, facilitate a class discussion and allow\u00a0students the opportunity to share their views. Some\u00a0students may jump at the chance to share their opinions Teacher Note: This is a great opportunity to reinforce the\u00a0choice <\/em>for privacy and the importance of being respectful\u00a0to others who hold diverse points of view.<\/em><\/p>\n In groups or individually, have students design a campaign\u00a0styled poster, slide deck, speech or dramatic presentation\u00a0aimed at promoting participation in the provincial\u00a0election.<\/p>\n Ask students what message they would focus on to\u00a0promote participation. Is it about making voting seem\u00a0easy or improving attitudes towards participation? Which\u00a0format would they use? Consider the following questions\u00a0as you co-create criteria with students.<\/p>\n Teacher Note: Recall the concepts of political significance\u00a0and political perspective when developing the criteria:<\/em><\/p>\n Political significance<\/strong><\/em>: explain how people, ideas and events contribute to political change in society.<\/p>\n Political perspective<\/strong><\/em>: identify the influence of beliefs\/\u00a0values on peoples\u2019 political viewpoints and actions.<\/p>\n Afterwards, display the posters around the school or\u00a0coordinate presentations for the rest of the classes in the\u00a0school. Students could also share their work with their\u00a0family and friends.<\/p>\n 1. Ask students to create a mind map showing the\u00a0information, events, issues and people that have helped\u00a0shaped their political perspective and ballot box decision.\u00a0Afterwards, provide time for students to share their mind\u00a0map with their peers.<\/p>\n 2. Have students write an opinion piece where they agree\u00a0or disagree with the statement: Voting is both a right and\u00a0a responsibility.\u00a0Steps to writing an opinion piece:<\/p>\n 1. Decide whether you agree or disagree with the\u00a0statement<\/p>\n 2. Think of reasons why you hold that opinion (try to\u00a0come up with at least three), and an example from\u00a0your own experience which supports each reason<\/p>\n 3. Write an introductory paragraph, making sure it\u00a0clearly states your opinion<\/p>\n 4. Write at least one body paragraph which gives your\u00a0reasons for your opinion and the examples from your\u00a0own experience<\/p>\n 5. Write a concluding paragraph which summarizes your\u00a0opinion<\/p>\n Teacher Note: Consult with your school’s literacy lead <\/em>or school board’s literacy coach to access tips and supports.<\/em><\/p>\n Title The Provincial Voting Process Guiding Questions How do I vote in provincial elections? Why should I vote? SUMMARY Voting in provincial elections is the way Ontarians express\u00a0their choices for the future of their province. The right to\u00a0vote comes with the responsibility to vote in an informed\u00a0manner. 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